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Operation Manual

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Operation Manual © 2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
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Contents Introduction ………………………………………… 2 Using Digital Audio Equipment ………………… 19 Safety and Usage Precautions ………………… 3 Connecting ZOOM H-Series Mic Capsules …… 22 Part Names ………………………………………… 4 Connecting with a Computer/iPad ……………… 6 Using as a Standalone AD/DA Converter and Mic Preamp (Standalone Mode) …………………… 24 Recording …………………………………………… 11 Troubleshooting …………………………………… 25 Playback …………………………………………… 14 Specifications ……………………………………… 26 Connecting MIDI Devices ………………………… 18 Signal Flow Dia
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Safety and Usage Precautions Safety Precautions In this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows. Something that could cause serious injury or Warning death Something that could cause injury or damage Caution to the equipment Other symbols used An action that is mandatory An action that is prohibited Warning Warning Alterations Do not open the case or modify the product.
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Part Names Top MAIN OUT jacks LINE OUT 1 jacks INPUT 1 jack Hi-Z switch Level indicators LINE OUT 2 jacks PHANTOM switch PHONES jack GAIN knobs BALANCE knob INPUT 2 jack MAIN OUT knob PHONES knob DIRECT MONITOR knob MUTE switches Power indicator MIC IN connector XLR 2 3 TRS 1 TIP: HOT 1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD RING: COLD SLEEVE: GND 4
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Part Names (continued) Left side POWER switch OPERATION MODE switch S/PDIF IN SELECT switch SYNC indicator S/PDIF OUT jacks S/PDIF IN jacks Back MIDI OUT jack USB 2.
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Installing the Driver Do not connect the until installation completes. Windows 1. Download the ZOOM U-44 Driver from http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/ to your computer. NOTE t :PV DBO EPXOMPBE UIF MBUFTU ;00. 6 ESJWFS GSPN UIF BCPWF XFCTJUF t %PXOMPBE UIF ESJWFS GPS UIF PQFSBUJOH TZTUFN UIBU ZPV BSF VTJOH 2. Launch the installer and install the driver. 'PMMPX UIF JOTUSVDUJPOT UIBU BQQFBS PO TDSFFO UP JOTUBMM UIF ;00.
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Choosing a Power Source Using bus power Use a USB cable to connect the to the computer. Using batteries 1. Open the battery cover on the 2. Install the batteries. 3. Replace the battery cover. bottom. NOTE t 6TF POMZ BMLBMJOF BMLBMJOF CBUUFSJFT PS SFDIBSHFBCMF /J.) CBUUFSJFT t 5IF QPXFS JOEJDBUPS XJMM CMJOL XIFO UIF CBUUFSZ DIBSHF CFDPNFT MPX 5VSO UIF QPXFS PGG JNNFEJBUFMZ BOE JOTUBMM OFX batteries.
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Connecting with a Computer 1. Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the . 2. Set 3. Use a USB cable to connect the to AUDIO INTERFACE. to the computer. 4. Set to USB or BATTERY/DC IN to turn the power on. NOTE t *G JT TFU UP "6%*0 */5&3'"$& UIF t 8IFO VTJOH CBUUFSJFT PS BO FYUFSOBM QPXFS TVQQMZ TFU 5. Confirm that the power indicator is lit. 8 can only be used if it is connected to a computer.
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iPad Connection :PV DBO DPOOFDU UIF to an iPad when using either the optional AD-17 power adapter, an external DC power supply, or AA batteries. 1. Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the . 2. Set 3. Install batteries or connect an external power supply. (→ P. 7) 4. Connect the to AUDIO INTERFACE. to the iPad using an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. 5. Set to BATTERY/DC IN.
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5VSOJOH UIF 1PXFS 0GG 1. Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the . 2. Turn off amps, monitor speakers, and any other output equipment that is currently connected to the 3. Set . to OFF.
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Connecting Instruments *OTUSVNFOUT DBO CF DPOOFDUFE UP */1654 BOE VTJOH 534 PS NPOP JOTUSVNFOU DBCMFT Guitar Bass guitar (mono instrument cable) Keyboard (TRS cable) Using the Hi-Z Function t 5IF )J ; GVODUJPO DBO POMZ CF VTFE XJUI */165 t 8IFO DPOOFDUJOH B HVJUBS PS CBTT XJUI QBTTJWF QJDLVQT VTF */165 and turn on ( ).
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Connecting Mics .JDT DBO CF DPOOFDUFE UP */1654 VTJOH 9-3 DBCMFT Dynamic mic (XLR cable) Condenser mic (XLR cable) Using Phantom Power t When using a condenser mic, turn on ( ).
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"EKVTUJOH *OQVU (BJO :PV DBO BEKVTU UIF HBJO PG FBDI JOQVU 1. Check the status of the input signal. (SFFO MJHIU *OQVU TJHOBM JT QSFTFOU 3FE MJHIU *OQVU TJHOBM JT DMJQQJOH 2. Adjust the input gain. 5VSO UIF .
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$POOFDUJOH )FBEQIPOFT BOE 4QFBLFST $POOFDU IFBEQIPOFT UP UIF 1)0/&4 KBDL TQFBLFST UP UIF ."*/ 065 KBDLT BOE BEKVTU the volume levels accordingly. 1. Connect headphones or speakers. Speakers Headphones 2. Adjust the headphones/speakers volume. )FBEQIPOFT WPMVNF 5VSO 4QFBLFST WPMVNF 5VSO . . NOTE t 5IF -*/& 065 KBDLT EFMJWFS UIF TBNF TJHOBM PVUQVU BT UIF .
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Muting Outputs 5IF PVUQVUT PG DIBOOFMT " ."*/ 065 -*/& 065 BOE # 1)0/&4 -*/& 065 DBO CF muted/unmuted. 1. Press for the channel you want to mute. -JU .
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Using Direct Monitoring Direct monitoring enables you to listen to input signals before they pass through the DPNQVUFS 5IJT BMMPXT ZPV UP IFBS UIF TPVOE DPNJOH JOUP UIF without latency. 1. Turn to adjust the balance between the audio input and the computer playback signals.
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Adjusting the Computer Playback Signal Balance 5IF CBMBODF CFUXFFO DPNQVUFS QMBZCBDL TJHOBMT BOE DBO CF BEKVTUFE GPS UIF -*/& 065 BOE 1)0/&4 PVUQVUT 'PS FYBNQMF ZPV DBO CBMBODF UIF 1)0/&4 PVUQVU CFUXFFO DMJDL USBDL BOE ."*/ 065 TJHOBMT EVSJOH B MJWF QFSGPSNBODF 0S ZPV DBO CBMBODF CFUXFFO UIF DVF BOE ."*/ 065 signals during a DJ performance.
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Connecting MIDI Devices 6TF .*%* DBCMFT UP DPOOFDU .*%* EFWJDFT UP UIF .*%* */ BOE .*%* 065 KBDLT MIDI OUT jack MIDI IN jack Sound module MIDI IN jack MIDI keyboard or MIDI controller MIDI OUT jack NOTE t 8IFO ZPV DPOOFDU UIF to a DAW using a MIDI port, follow the instructions below to ensure proper connectivity and functionality. 6TF ;00. 6 %SJWFS %P OPU VTF .*%* */ 065 ;00. 6 %SJWFS 6TF ;00. 6 .*%* * 0 1PSU %P OPU VTF ;00.
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6TJOH %JHJUBM "VEJP &RVJQNFOU About the Digital Audio Clock When the is connected to other digital audio equipment, the audio clock must be synchronized in order to accurately transfer audio data. If the devices are not synchronized, unwanted noise and other problems will occur. 5P TZODISPOJ[F UIF BVEJP DMPDL POF EFWJDF NVTU PQFSBUF BT UIF NBTUFSXIJDI TFUT UIF SFGFSFODF DMPDLBOE UIF other must operate as a slave.
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6TJOH %JHJUBM "VEJP &RVJQNFOU (continued) Inputting an S/PDIF signal 1. Switch to OPTICAL or COAXIAL to select the input you want to use. 2. Connect the S/PDIF device to the S/PDIF IN jack set in step 1. (input) S/PDIF IN jack S/PDIF IN jack S/PDIF device (output) S/PDIF OUT jack NOTE t 8IFO B NJD DBQTVMF JT DPOOFDUFE UP UIF .*$ */ DPOOFDUPS UIF 4 1%*' JOQVUT BSF EJTBCMFE t 5IF 4 1%*' JOQVUT BSF BTTJHOFE UP */165 3.
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6TJOH %JHJUBM "VEJP &RVJQNFOU (continued) Outputting a S/PDIF signal 1. Connect the S/PDIF device to the S/PDIF OUT jack. (output) S/PDIF OUT jack S/PDIF OUT jack S/PDIF device (input) S/PDIF IN jack NOTE t 4 1%*' PVUQVUT UIF TBNF TJHOBMT BT UIF .
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$POOFDUJOH ;00. ) 4FSJFT .JD $BQTVMFT " ;00. ) 4FSJFT NJD DBQTVMF DBO CF DPOOFDUFE UP UIF .*$ */ DPOOFDUPS PO UIF GSPOU PG the . NOTE t 5IF NJD DBQTVMF JOQVU JT BTTJHOFE UP */165 t 8IFO B NJD DBQTVMF JT DPOOFDUFE UIF 4 1%*' */ 015*$"- BOE $0"9*"- KBDLT DBOOPU CF VTFE 1. Turn the power OFF. NOTE t "MXBZT UVSO UIF QPXFS PGG CFGPSF DPOOFDUJOH B NJD DBQTVMF *G ZPV DPOOFDU B NJD DBQTVMF XIJMF UIF QPXFS JT PO JU XJMM OPU be usable. 2. Remove the protective caps from the cable.
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$POOFDUJOH ;00. ) 4FSJFT .JD $BQTVMFT (continued) 3. Press the buttons on the sides of the mic capsule or extension cable, connect it to the 4. MIC IN connector, and insert it completely. To disconnect a mic capsule or extension cable, turn the off. Press the sides of the capsule or cable and pull it away. NOTE t #F DBSFGVM OPU UP VTF UPP NVDI GPSDF XIFO EJTDPOOFDUJOH :PV DPVME EBNBHF UIF NJD DBQTVMF FYUFOTJPO DBCMF PS NBJO unit.
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Using as a Standalone AD/DA Converter and Mic Preamp (Standalone Mode) 1. Minimize the volume of output devices connected to the 2. Supply power. (→ P. 7) 3. Use to set the sampling rate. */5&3/"- 'VODUJPO VTJOH PS L)[ TBNQMJOH SBUF (Master) 4 1%*' 6TF UIF TBNQMJOH SBUF PG UIF TJHOBM JOQVU UISPVHI UIF 015*$"- */ PS $0"9*"- */ (Slave) 4. 5. Turn the on using the power supplied in step 2. Confirm that the power indicator is lit.
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5SPVCMFTIPPUJOH Cannot select or use the t Confirm that the computer correctly. t Connect the directly to a USB port on the computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub. device is connected to the Cannot play or record , t Quit all the software that is using the and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable . connected to the t Confirm that the Sound setting of the computer UIBU ZPV BSF VTJOH JT TFU UP ;00. 6 is set for input and output t Confirm that in the software you are using.
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Specifications ANALOG IN ANALOG OUT INPUT 1/2 Connector TRS/XLR combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot) Input gain 0 – 43 dB Input impedance 2.6 kΩ (MIC IN) 1.1 MΩ (when Hi-Z ON) Maximum input level +2.7 dBu (MIC IN) /+20.
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Signal Flow Diagrams AUDIO INTERFACE mode signal flow diagram 48V DIRECT MONITOR LEVEL INDICATOR INPUT1 Hi-Z/ Lo-Z Gain INPUT 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 INPUT1 AD Gain INPUT2 INPUT2 INPUT1 OPTICAL IN -6dB -6dB COAXIAL IN OPTICAL OUT INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT2 -6dB S/PDIF IN SELECT SWITCH COAXIAL OUT INPUT3 -6dB AD MAIN OUT VOLUME INPUT4 MIC IN -6dB A MAIN OUT L MAIN OUT R From Computer To Computer DA MUTE SWITCH A LINE OUT 1 L LINE OUT 1 R PHONES VOLUME PHONES DA B MU
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